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a sexual offense, other than rape, committed by one person against another.[1860-65]
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indecent assault — noun sexual assault that does not involve rape … English new terms dictionary
indecent assault — noun Date: 1855 an offensive sexual act or series of acts exclusive of rape committed against another person without consent … New Collegiate Dictionary
